No Rene Adler talks with Arsenal, claims Hamburg’s Frank Arnesen

Hamburg have rejected claims Arsenal have made contact over the potential transfer of goalkeeper Rene Adler.

The Gunners, who are on the lookout for a new shot-stopper, are thought to be monitoring the form of the German 28-year-old, but Hamburg general manager Frank Arnesen has denied any talks have taken place with the north Londoners.

‘It’s obviously a fact Arsenal FC is on the search for a goalkeeper. But thus far no-one from Arsenal FC has been in touch with our club,’ he told Bild.

Adler himself admits he is flattered to be linked with Arsenal, but realises a move could be tricky to engineer.

‘I am under contract with Hamburg, but for every professional it will be a pleasure and honour to get linked with a club like this,’ Adler, who has four years left on his current deal, stated.

‘This is flattering. It will absolutely hand me more motivation, I will not lose my focus.’